James M Cain Screenwriter (19 results)

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Two borderless photographs from the 1981 film. One photo with a snipe attached to the verso. Directed by Bob Rafelson, and based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain, "Postman" was one of the gems of late 1970s cinema (along with "The Verdict"), and brought David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world, leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. Mamet's grim update of Cain's classic hard-boiled novel was somewhat panned on release, but is today held in high regard, and is considered a major influence on the genre. Photographs 8 x 10 inches. Near Fine. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…

Collection of 16 vintage photographs from the 1949 film, nine studio still photographs and seven promotional photographs of Paul Douglas, Linda Darnell, and Celeste Holm. Based on the story "Two Can Sing" (originally titled "Career in C Major") by James M. Cain, a story originally serialized in American magazine in 1938, then published in the 1943 collection "Three of Kind" (along with "Double Indemnity"). Leonard Borland (Douglas) indulges his wife Doris (Holm) in her ambition to becoming an opera star, renting her a concert hall, where he meets real opera singer Celia Carver (Darnell), who discovers Leonard has a wonderful baritone voice. 8 x 10 inches. Uniform fading on most, otherwise Near Fine.…

Two Draft scripts for the 1981 film. One is a Second Draft script, dated December 1979, the other is an Agency script in generic Agency wrappers, undated. Directed by Bob Rafelson, and based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain, "Postman" was one of the gems of early 1980 cinema (along with "The Verdict") and neo-noir, and brought David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world, leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. Mamet's grim update of Cain's classic hard-boiled novel was largely panned on release, but is today held in high regard, and is considered a major influence on the genre. Shot on location in Santa Barbara, California. 1979 script: Red titled wrappers. Title page present, dated December, 1979, noted as SECOND DRAFT, with credits for screenwriter Mamet and novelist Cain. 123 leaves, with last page of text numbered 121. Xerographically reproduced. Pages and wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads. Undated script: Black titled pictorial wrappers. Title page present, undated, with credits for screenwriter Mamet and novelist Cain. 118 leaves, with last page of text numbered 117. Xerographically reproduced. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good plus, perfect-bound. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1947 film. With a mimeo snipe affixed to the verso and an RKO Radio Pictures stamp dated 1946, with a credit for photographer Rod Tolmie. Based on the 1946 novel, "Build My Gallows High," by Daniel Mainwaring. A former private detective lives a quiet life in a small town until his past catches up with him, forcing him to return to the world of crime. Set in Bridgeport, California, shot in the High Sierra Mountains of Nevada and Reno, as well as locations throughout California. 8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, with toning and some light creasing. Grant US. Selby Masterwork. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…

Vintage borderless studio still photograph taken on the set of the 1981 film, showing director Bob Rafelson, actors Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange, cinematographer Sven Nykvist, and other crew members gathered around a monitor. Partial provenance label and annotations in manuscript ink on the verso. Based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain. One of the gems of late 1970s cinema (along with "The Verdict") that brought writer David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world, leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. 9.75 x 8 inches. Very Good plus. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…

Vintage reference photograph of director Bob Rafelson and actor Jack Nicholson on the set of the 1981 film. Provenance stamp on the verso. Based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain. Along with "The Verdict," a film that brought writer David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world, leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…

Vintage studio still photograph from the classic 1944 film noir, showing Tom Powers on the train tracks. Annotations in manuscript pencil on the verso. Director Billy Wilder, making the right decision at the right time as usual, decided it was time to bring in lauded hard-boiled crime fiction author Raymond Chandler to work on a great crime drama, using James Cain's seminal hard-boiled novella. Wilder and Chandler worked on the script for several weeks together, and at one point Cain was even brought in to resolve some questions. The result was a film that set the standard for all that would follow in what came to be known as the noir style, using a cut-up time structure, Barbara Stanwyck in a blonde wig, Fred MacMurray as a soulless sucker, and Edward G. Robinson as the straight man who brings pathos to the proceedings. Nominated for seven Academy Awards (a rare feat for a genre picture), including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenwriter, Best Cinematography, and Best Actress. 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine. National Film Registry. Ebert I. Grant US. Penzler 101. Rosenbaum 1000. Scorsese, A Personal Journey Through American Movies. Selby US Canon. Selby US Masterwork. Spicer US.…

Vintage reference photograph from the 1981 film, showing actress Jessica Lange. Mimeo snipe affixed to the verso. Based on the 1939 novel by James M. Cain. Along with "The Verdict," a film that brought writer David Mamet to the attention of the filmmaking world, leading to his working not only as a screenwriter but an important director. 8 x 10 inches. Fine. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…

Vintage reference photograph of director Michael Curtiz wielding a megaphone on location for an suburban exterior shot for the 1945 film. With a printed mimeo snipe on the verso providing detail regarding same. Based on James M. Cain's 1941 novel, which follows a newly divorced woman as she begins a career as a baker to provide for her family, to the shame of her spoiled, ungrateful firstborn daughter. A career-reviving role for Joan Crawford, who won an Academy Award for her performance, following her 1943 departure from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Shot on location in Glendale, Los Angeles, and Malibu, California. 7.25 x 9.25 inches. Very Good, with light dryness and cracking to the finish, and light wear to the bottom corners. National Film Registry. Criterion Collection 860. Selby US Canon. Grant US. Spicer US. Silver and Ward Classic Noir.…

Vintage herald for the 1947 film noir. Based on Daniel Mainwaring's 1946 debut novel "Build My Gallows High." A former private detective lives a quiet life in a small town until his past catches up with him, forcing him to return to the world of crime. An unimpeachable high spot of the genre. Set in Bridgeport, California, shot in the High Sierra Mountains of Nevada and Reno, as well as locations throughout California. 12 x 9 inches. Bi-fold. Fine. Grant US. Selby Masterwork. Silver Classic Noir. Spicer US.…